Gary Clyde Jensen, 74, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Gary was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and lived most of his life in Englewood, Colorado. In 1987 Gary moved to Pensacola, FL and along with Bill Hanson purchased Gulf Coast Pool and Spa, Inc. For thirty two years Gary and Bill operated their business together building custom swimming pools in northwest Florida and South Alabama. Gary was an avid car enthusiast and collector of WWII military memorabilia.

Gary served eight years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war achieving the rank of first class petty officer.

He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Joseph Jensen and mother, Lucille Blanche Suter Jensen.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Crystal Lynn Jensen of Aurora, Colorado; son. Thomas M. Jensen of Cantonment, FL; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Cynda Johnson of San Diego, CA; former spouse, Sandra Harris of Aurora, Colorado and his beloved dog, Sophie.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Bill Hanson, Aaron Allen, Larry Dexter, Russ Simpson, Thomas Jensen and Gail Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Covenant Hospice.